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SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly online drop-in for individuals who want to build relationships\, both professionally and personally. \nThese monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin\, and are for individuals who want to build relationships\, both professionally & personally. \nDeveloping the relationships we want takes time & effort\, but we do get better at it. We can learn to be our most mature selves\, and to become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. \nBeginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions and elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \nOctober’s topic will be: Job Interviews & First Dates-Are they similar? How do you put your best foot forward while still being true to yourself? \n \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June 2024. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-10
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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SUMMARY:Monthly Walk/Talk/Play
DESCRIPTION:On good weather days we’ll walk\, on bad weather days we’ll chat & play games inside…    \nMeet at: Jubilee United Church\,   6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby \nParking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29\, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. \nWe will walk in Central Park or along the BC Parkway trail. Indoors\, we will provide a few games to play\, but you can also bring one you like to play.\n      \nFree event but registration is required.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/monthly-walk-talk-play-2
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T203000
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults\, 18+ years  \nThis group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different\, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. \nOur host\, Sara\, is a community support worker\, a K-12 educator\, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \nLet’s talk about: Peer pressure\, cliques\, and fitting into the social norm in diverse settings. \n \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June 2025. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk-14
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T204500
DTSTAMP:20240910T182555Z
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SUMMARY:Families Like Mine
DESCRIPTION:An Online Gathering  \nAre you interested in sharing ideas\, experiences & feelings with other parents\, grandparents & caregivers? \n \n  \nAfter the summer\, we would like to catch up on where are we now\, and what we would like to aim for in our families this year? \n  \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \n  \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/families-like-mine-6
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T210000
DTSTAMP:20240910T181706Z
CREATED:20240910T181038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T181706Z
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SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly online drop-in for individuals who want to build relationships\, both professionally and personally. \n \nDeveloping relationships takes time & effort\, but we do get better at it. We can learn how to be more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. Take the first step\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions & elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out to you! \n  \nEverything Relationships will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin. \n           \n  \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card in June 2025. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-9
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T203000
DTSTAMP:20240910T175812Z
CREATED:20240910T175649Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults\, 18+ years  \nThis group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different\, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. \nOur host\, Sara\, is a community support worker\, a K-12 educator\, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \nLet’s talk about: This month\, let’s catch up with you and your experiences this past summer. \n \nLet’s talk about: Autism as an invisible disability. Do you see yourself as living with an invisible disability and how relatable is this concept to you? \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June 2025. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk-13
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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SUMMARY:Monthly Walk/Talk/Play
DESCRIPTION:On good weather days we’ll walk\, on bad weather days we’ll chat & play games inside…    \nMeet at: Jubilee United Church\,   6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby \nFirst date: Sat\, Sept 14\, 10:30-noon \nParking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29\, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. \nWe will walk in Central Park or along the BC Parkway trail. Indoors\, we will provide a few games to play\, but you can also bring one you like to play.\n      \nFree event but registration is required.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/monthly-walk-talk-play
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240625T210000
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CREATED:20240528T221927Z
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SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:(4th Tuesday of the month) A monthly online drop-in- This month we will look at Ideas for expanding your social network this summer\, without anxiety\, and while staying true to yourself. \nThese monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin\, and are for individuals who want to build relationships\, both professionally & personally. \nDeveloping the relationships we want takes time & effort\, but we do get better at it. We can learn to be our most mature selves\, and to become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. \nBeginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions and elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June 2024. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-8
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240617T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240617T204500
DTSTAMP:20240528T215535Z
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SUMMARY:Families Like Mine
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in sharing ideas\, experiences & feelings with other parents\, grandparents & caregivers? \n \nOur topic this month: Our summer plans – our thoughts on self-care over the summer\, as well as setting a goal for some fun time with our adult kids! \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/families-like-mine-5
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T203000
DTSTAMP:20240528T220729Z
CREATED:20240528T220602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T220729Z
UID:5728-1718305200-1718310600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults\, 18+ years  \nMany autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences and present realities – similar or different\, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength and resilience for our futures. \nOur host\, Sara\, is a community support worker\, a K-12 educator\, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \n \nLet’s talk about: Autism as an invisible disability. Do you see yourself as living with an invisible disability and how relatable is this concept to you? \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk-12
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T120000
DTSTAMP:20240516T201845Z
CREATED:20240516T201845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T201845Z
UID:5651-1717756200-1717761600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:COOPERATIVE ENTERPRENEUR TRAINING PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Island University’s Co-operative Entrepreneur Training program (CETP) is an online program that delivers the support you need to start and run your own business. CETP supports people with disabilities or other barriers to employment to achieve their business dreams through business planning\, securing funding\, mentorship and building community support. CETP instructor Amy Woermke will present the content\, eligibility\, time\, & cost requirements for this program. \nPlease register to get a Zoom meeting link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/cooperative-enterpreneur-training-program
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T210000
DTSTAMP:20240505T033715Z
CREATED:20240505T033606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T033715Z
UID:5609-1716924600-1716930000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:(4th Tuesday of the month) A monthly online drop-in- This month we will look at Tips & Coping Strategies for Social Events. \nThese monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin\, and are for individuals who want to build relationships\, both professionally & personally. \nDeveloping the relationships we want takes time & effort\, but we do get better at it. We can learn to be our most mature selves\, and to become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. \nBeginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions and elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June 2024. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-7
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240527T203000
DTSTAMP:20240505T032626Z
CREATED:20240505T032338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T032626Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults\, 18+ years  \nMany autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences and present realities – similar or different\, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength and resilience for our futures. \nOur host\, Sara Leschasin\, is a community support worker\, a K-12 educator\, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \n \nLet’s talk about: Autism & employment. What kinds of jobs & volunteer work have you had? What would be your ideal job? What strategies do you use to balance your work and personal life? \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk-11
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T210000
DTSTAMP:20240424T233257Z
CREATED:20240424T233257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T233257Z
UID:5529-1716492600-1716498000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 23\, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT \nThis month’s movie is: Rise of the Planet of the Apes\nWatch the movie on Disney Plus in advance of our discussion on the 23rd. \nA substance designed to help the brain repair itself gives advanced intelligence to a chimpanzee who leads an ape uprising. \nSee trailer on YouTube: \n\nHosted by: \nDorian Simunac. \nDorian loves movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-16
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240513T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240513T203000
DTSTAMP:20240505T031021Z
CREATED:20240505T030909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T031021Z
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SUMMARY:Families Like Mine
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in sharing ideas\, experiences & feelings with other parents\, grandparents & caregivers? \n \nOur topic this month: Moving on from winter – checking in on our families’ screen/online time – do we/should we limit this? Are we (and our kids) getting the in-person\, social time that we want and need? \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/families-like-mine-4
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240510T120000
DTSTAMP:20240430T061611Z
CREATED:20240430T061611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T061611Z
UID:5559-1715337000-1715342400@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Post-Secondary Education Programs
DESCRIPTION:Square Peg Society is inviting you to a Zoom meeting Friday\, May 10\, 10:30am PT \nA Discussion About Our Regional Post-Secondary Education Programs \nAs families and colleges & universities prepare for registration September 2024\, leads from five Lower Mainland post-secondary programs will present their programs and engage in a frank discussion of the issues\, trends\, successes and missing pieces in supporting neurodiverse students. Please join us and the following speakers as you plan your journey! \nBeth Beeching\, Dept. Lead\, Career & Community Education\, Vancouver Community College \nBrittany Casey\, Instructor\, Spomenka Lomigoric\, Douglas College \nAlyson Seale\, Instructor\, TASK program\, University of the Fraser Valley \nKari Macdougall\, Instructor\, Access Programs\, Kwantlen Polytechnic University \nKathy Moscrip\, Intake Coordinator\, Access Programs\, Capilano University \n \nFree\, but registration is required.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/regional-post-secondary-education-programs
CATEGORIES:Post-Sec Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240430T210000
DTSTAMP:20240402T072110Z
CREATED:20240402T072110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T072110Z
UID:5436-1714505400-1714510800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:(4th Tuesday of the month) A monthly online drop-in- This month we will look at “Happy\nRelationships” – what makes them work? \nThese monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin\, and are for individuals who want to build relationships\, both professionally & personally. \nDeveloping the relationships we want takes time & effort\, but we do get better at it. We can learn to be our most mature selves\, and to become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. Beginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions and elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June 2024. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-6
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T210000
DTSTAMP:20240417T200926Z
CREATED:20240415T231314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T200926Z
UID:5405-1713623400-1713646800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:CANCELLED!! - Movie Watch Live at JUC
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS!!\nSaturday\, April 20 is the first of our Watch Live Movie events at JUC. We will start off at 3pm with an animated family film Migration\, take a break at 4:30pm for pizza\, then\, at 6pm\, we will watch 12 Monkeys. Graham & Aaron will lead a short discussion at 8:15pm. You are welcome to join us for one or both films! \nMigration – A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However\, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. The experience soon inspires them to expand their horizons\, open themselves up to new friends\, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible. \nMigration trailer: \n\n12 Monkeys – Traveling back in time isn’t simple\, as James Cole learns the hard way. Imprisoned in the 2030s\, James is recruited for a mission that will send him back to the 1990s. Once there\, he’s supposed to gather information about a nascent plague that’s about to exterminate the vast majority of the world’s population. But\, aside from the manic Jeffrey\, he gets little in the way of cooperation\, not least from medical gatekeepers like Dr. Kathryn Railly. \n12 Monkeys trailer: \n\nHosted by: \nAaron Michael and Graham Brownmiller. \nAaron and Graham love movies and engaging in meaningful discussions.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-watch-live-at-juc
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T120000
DTSTAMP:20240402T073226Z
CREATED:20240402T053553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T073226Z
UID:5433-1713522600-1713528000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Connecting to Employment (Part Two)
DESCRIPTION:This second meeting is to connect you to a few more options that could help you find your employment path! \nJump to the next level! \n \nPlease join us & the following speakers!  \nMaegan O’Neill\, Navigator\, Youth & Adult Services\, & Wanda Gibson\, Employment Program Manager\, Canucks Autism Network \nCanuck Autism is a Ready Willing & Able partner\, contracted to deliver this national program in BC. CAN-STEP is a Skills Training Employment Program at Canucks Autism which offers classroom training combined with paid work\, currently in the hospitality industry. \nLonnie Belfer\, WarehouseAbilities Program Manager at Back-In-Motion \nThis 12-week warehouse training program is tailored to industry needs\, and provides skills training and supports to prepare individuals with multiple barriers for sustainable employment. \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/connecting-to-employment-part-two
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T203000
DTSTAMP:20240412T080433Z
CREATED:20240402T052740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T080433Z
UID:5429-1713207600-1713213000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults\, 18+ years  \nMany autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different\, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. \nOur host\, Sara Leschasin\, is a community support worker\, a K-12 educator\, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \n \nLet’s talk about: when we learned that we are autistic. How have we grown to accept this diagnosis\, and has doing so helped us to develop a better sense of self? \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/https-squarepegsociety-ca-event-lets-talk-11
CATEGORIES:Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T235959
DTSTAMP:20240403T160631Z
CREATED:20240402T044243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T160631Z
UID:5410-1712966400-1713052799@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Square Peg Society Open House
DESCRIPTION:Square Peg Society Is hosting an Open House on Saturday\, April 13 at Jubilee United Church 6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby Park underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29\, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. \nEach April we re-commit to expanding our awareness and understanding of autism – in ourselves\, our families and our communities\, and to continue to tear away barriers to our success and happiness! In keeping with the above goals of Autism Awareness Month\, Square Peg Society\, together with partners from Canucks Autism\, UBC’s Anxiety\, Stress & Autism Program\, and Jubilee United Church\, is hosting an “Open House”. \nThis is an inclusive event – regardless of your neurodiversity\, age\, gender – you are welcome! Come and join us for any or all of the following events: \n8:30am Yoga with Kiran \n \n  \n11:00am-1:00pm  Let’s Make Soup!\nCheck out Jubilee’s kitchen\,  learn some knife-use facts & skills & make & share some soup with us. \n \n  \n1:00pm – 3:00pm There are options!\n\nA Walk ‘n Talk toward Central Park -If you want to come early for soup-making\, then you will start your walk from Jubilee United Church at 1pm. With Recreation Programmers from Canucks Autism.\nA Walk ‘n Talk\, starting at Patterson Skytrain Station at 1:30pm. There you will connect with the Canucks Autism Recreation Programmers and the rest of the group to explore Central Park\, returning to Jubilee at the end\, for refreshments.\n\n \n\nShared Stories – If you want to engage in one-on-one\, 15-20 minute conversations with others you may not have met before. Come prepared to talk and to listen; gently guided by Kate Roh\, from UBC’s ASAP team.\n\n \n\nTake-a-break tables; we will have a puzzle and a scrabble table for you to chill.\n\n \n  \n4:00-6:00pm Little Mountain Trio -an eclectic mix of bluegrass\, country\, folk and jazz.\n \n     \nNo admission\, but donations are gratefully appreciated. \nTax receipt will be issued for donation. Click here for donation \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/square-peg-society-open-house
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills,Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T203000
DTSTAMP:20240528T212404Z
CREATED:20240402T052059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T212404Z
UID:5425-1712775600-1712781000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Heart-to-Heart
DESCRIPTION:An online social conversation group for Autistic women\, 18+ years old \nThis group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different\, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. \nTo warm up: Are you returning to in-person activities at the same level as before COVID? \n \n  \nTopic: This will be our fourth session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships. We would like to talk about Self-Advocacy: Recognizing your needs and communicating them them to others. Please join us! \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face Point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/heart-to-heart-2
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T204500
DTSTAMP:20240402T054307Z
CREATED:20240402T051200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T054307Z
UID:5422-1712603700-1712609100@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Families Like Mine
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in sharing ideas\, experiences & feelings with other parents\, grandparents & caregivers? \n \nOur topic this month: How to talk to and support our kids through the emotional ups & downs of dating and intimate relationships… \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/families-like-mine-3
CATEGORIES:Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T210000
DTSTAMP:20240228T003605Z
CREATED:20240228T003605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T003605Z
UID:5223-1711654200-1711659600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Chat Night
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 28\, 2023 @ 7:30pm PDT \nThis month’s movie is: A Beautiful Mind\nWatch the movie on Amazon Prime in advance of our discussion on the 28th. \nA mathematical genius\, John Nash (Russell Crowe) made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery. \nSee trailer on YouTube: \n\nHosted by: \nAaron Michael. \nAaron loves movies and engaging in meaningful discussions. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/movie-chat-night-15
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T210000
DTSTAMP:20240228T211931Z
CREATED:20240228T211931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T211931Z
UID:5241-1711481400-1711486800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. \nTopic: Fresh Starts! \nThese monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin\, and are for individuals who want to build relationships\, both professionally & personally. \nDeveloping the relationships we want takes time & effort\, but we do get better at it. We can learn to be our most mature selves\, and to become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. \nBeginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions & elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June 2024. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/everything-relationships-5
CATEGORIES:Housing,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20240228T214554Z
CREATED:20240228T214554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T214554Z
UID:5248-1711198800-1711209600@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Games & Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come play with us!    \nWe will provide a few games to play. After 1.5 hours\, points will be tallied\, and we will switch to a new game\, and new partners\, depending on the number of people. You are also welcome to bring a game that you like to play. \n  \nLocation : Jubilee United Church\, 6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby \nParking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29\, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. \nA free event\, but registration is required.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/games-gathering-2
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T104500
DTSTAMP:20240228T223343Z
CREATED:20240228T223311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T223343Z
UID:5258-1711190700-1711190700@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga in Community
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Sue McIntyre is a newly accredited RYT200 teacher\, with certification in Hatha & Chair Yoga. She has been practicing yoga for 11 years\, and teaching for 6 months\, and has found calm\, resilience\, and courage through her own practice. Sue guides\, in her classes\, in a way that makes yoga accessible for every body. Bring your yoga mat\, and other supports that you like to use. We’ll put the coffee on for a chat after class. \nLocation: Jubilee United Church\, 6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby \nParking is underground beside 4717 Hazel St. United Church parking spaces are 1-29\, or walk from Metrotown Skytrain Station. \nPlease register for this event. Payment is by donation at the time of the class.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/yoga-in-community-2
LOCATION:Jubilee United Church\,  6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fun,Mental Health,Stronger Together
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240318T203000
DTSTAMP:20240228T222127Z
CREATED:20240228T222127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T222127Z
UID:5255-1710788400-1710793800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Let’s talk!
DESCRIPTION:A Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults\, 18+ years  \nMany autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different\, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. \nOur host\, Sara Leschasin\, is a community support worker\, a K-12 educator\, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \n \nLet’s talk about: Sensory issues. Are there specific sensory things that you avoid? Or conversely\, that you like\, and seek out? \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/lets-talk-10
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T120000
DTSTAMP:20240508T050519Z
CREATED:20240305T190056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T050519Z
UID:5276-1710498600-1710504000@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Connecting to Employment
DESCRIPTION:For autistic individuals and their families often it seems that\, either there are no supports to help them bridge the gap to gainful employment\, or the opportunities are so fragmented and dispersed that is hard to know where to look. The purpose of this meeting is to bring a few agencies together for you to consider as a possible fit for you! \nJump to the next level! \n \nPlease join us\, and the following speakers: \nMargaret Flynn\, Coastal Mental Health On employment in the culinary arts \nKat Thorsen\, Intersections Media On employment related to the Film Industry \nJennifer Do\, Open Door Group On employment through WorkBC \nJasmine Marchant\, CAN WIN On a range of employment across Canada \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation. \nBelow is the recording of this event. \n\n 
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/connecting-to-employment
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T203000
DTSTAMP:20240528T212439Z
CREATED:20240228T220333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T212439Z
UID:5251-1710356400-1710361800@squarepegsociety.ca
SUMMARY:Heart-to-Heart
DESCRIPTION:An online social conversation group for Autistic women\, 18+ years old \nThis group is for Autistic women to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different\, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. \nTo warm up: Are you affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Do the longer days give you an energy boost? \n \n  \nTopic: This will be our third session on Managing Interpersonal Relationships.  \nWe would like to talk about Recognizing Toxic Relationships\, and Cultivating Healthy Ones! Please join us! \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face Point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register to get the Zoom meeting invitation.
URL:https://squarepegsociety.ca/event/5251
CATEGORIES:Fun,Life & Social Skills
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